The Heart of Business

In this episode, entrepreneur and founder Chuck Hall takes us on a powerful journey—starting with his earliest days mowing lawns and delivering newspapers, to building a national construction company that now operates across 14 states and specializes in senior living facilities.

After rising through the ranks at top construction firms, Chuck's trajectory took a dramatic turn when he was fired in 1998. But instead of spiraling, ...

In this powerful episode, Dan Heuertz takes us on a journey through decades of entrepreneurial highs and lows—from launching his first bar in college to building and exiting businesses in the restaurant and hotel industries. Along the way, he shares the critical lessons that shaped him, including how a paper route taught him the power of consistency and how intuition helped him navigate shifting market demands.

A 25-year member of E...

Leah Litman, the youngest certified facilitator with the International Facilitators Organization (IFO), is on a mission to transform the college experience through structured peer forums. In this thought-provoking conversation with host Mo Fatalbab, Leah reveals how her psychology background at Tulane University intersects perfectly with her passion for creating authentic connection among students.

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Yuval Yeret has been "tweaking systems" his entire life. From modifying computer operating systems as a teenager to optimizing organizational structures as a leadership coach, his journey reveals the powerful parallels between technological and human systems.

In this deeply insightful conversation, Yuval shares how his early exposure to psychology (through typing his mother's academic papers) subtly prepared...

Unlock the transformative power of peer groups in leadership development with Leo Bottary in our latest episode. Explore how collaborative environments foster growth, curiosity, and psychological safety, providing leaders with the support they crave amidst today’s fast-paced challenges. Leo shares his journey into peer facilitation, highlighting the invaluable lessons he learned at Seton Hall University. 

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Meet David Duerr, a true testament to the entrepreneurial spirit, who joins us to unravel his story of grit and ambition. From his early days in Buffalo, New York, to pioneering his own company in the contract furnishings industry, David's journey is filled with lessons on the audacity it takes to rise through the ranks and ultimately sell a successful business to a major player like Boise Cascade Office Products. Join us as D...

Ahad Ghadimi, the mastermind behind Forums at Work, joins us to share his remarkable journey from Toronto's vibrant entrepreneurial scene to the international stage. Listen as Ahad recounts growing up in a family-owned restaurant and cafe chain, where his entrepreneurial spirit was sparked early on. From selling pastries in school to crafting DOS programs, each venture was a stepping stone to a bigger vision. 

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What if leadership wasn't about wielding authority but about fostering collaboration? Join us as Peter Laughter, a dynamic serial entrepreneur, takes us on an inspiring journey from his roots in the vibrant Lower East Side of Manhattan to becoming a pioneer in transformative leadership. Peter's unexpected shift from social work to stepping into his mother's struggling staffing business unveiled his passion for compet...

What if embracing vulnerability could transform you into a stronger leader? In this episode, join me for a heartfelt conversation with Doretha Bailey, Strategic Advisor to Executives & Board of Directors | Military Veteran | Keynote Speaker | Fixer - Organizational Development Expert, as she shares her extraordinary journey from military service to HR leadership. Doretha’s story is not just one of professional evolution but als...

Discover the remarkable journey of Andrew Sherman, a founding member of the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO), and a leading voice in the world of entrepreneurship. Andrew, whose career straddles both law and business, brings us a wealth of insights from EO's early days and its growth into a global network supporting entrepreneurs. From the pivotal roles of influencers like Vern Harnish and Michael Dell to the unexpected emergen...

Neil Balter, the ingenious mind behind California Closets and a pioneering force of the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO), shares his extraordinary journey with us. Imagine a small, passionate group morphing into a global community with over 18,000 entrepreneurs—Neil recounts these early days with vivid anecdotes. Discover how connections formed in those nascent meetings fueled not just his career but a worldwide network of support a...

Join us, as we explore the incredible journey of Rana El Kaliouby, PhD, a trailblazing Egyptian-American entrepreneur and co-founder of BlueTip Ventures. Discover how her time at MIT's Media Lab ignited her passion for entrepreneurship, leading to the creation of Affectiva, a leader in emotion AI technology. Rana shares her candid experiences, from humorous financial jargon misunderstandings to her transformative work in using...

Ever wonder how bouncing back from life's toughest challenges could transform your professional journey? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Steven Krane, president of Rilek Growth Partners and a serial entrepreneur. Steven takes us along his fascinating entrepreneurial path that began at just 16 with a coffee service business he launched in Montreal. From selling that first venture for $150,000 at the age of 22 to ex...

What if the keys to resilience and leadership were hidden in your childhood experiences? Join us as we welcome Simone Terry, Executive Vice President of HR for Regiment Security Partners, who takes us on her extraordinary journey from managing her parents' beauty salon to holding a pivotal military role during September 11th. Simone reveals how these formative experiences bestowed her with a unique understanding of business op...

When the world throws curveballs, how do we pivot toward happiness and fulfillment? Miranda Barrett, the trailblazing entrepreneur of Capacity to Scale whose incredible journey from a quaint small-town upbringing to orchestrating global entrepreneurial events exemplifies such a pivot. Miranda's reflections on her father's entrepreneurial influence and her own transformative stint at the White House offer a fascinating bac...

When Ed Johnson walks into a room, his presence is felt—part executive coach, part spiritual guide, he has a story that will leave you reflecting on your own path. Our latest episode takes you through Ed's formative years in Virginia to the twists and turns of a career that's anything but linear. His candid recounting of rekindling his spirituality amid the chaos of 9-11 is as moving as it is insightful, providing a vivid...

Have you ever considered what it takes to leave behind a life that looks perfect on paper for one that feels perfect in your heart? That's exactly what life coach Kati Jalali did, and she joins us to share the rich tapestry of her journey. From the weight of familial expectations to the release of embracing her true self, Kati's narrative is a masterclass in the art of personal transformation. Our conversation is an intim...

When life hands you lemons, you make lemonade. But when life hands you a rollercoaster ride through the world of financial innovation and entrepreneurship, you make a podcast episode worth framing. Bringing to the mic the remarkable Daniel Marcos, co-founder and CEO of Growth Institute, we journey through his life story, filled with the ebbs and flows of a true entrepreneurial spirit. Daniel's path, while anything but ordinary...

In this episode, Mo sits down with Neal Lappe, a serial entrepreneur and peer group facilitator, who happens to be one of the first members of the International Facilitators Organization. The conversation delves into Neal's journey, starting from his early years in St. Louis to serving as an executive in a Fortune 500 company to his ventures in digital marketing and beyond. Neal shares the challenges he faced, the lessons he l...